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Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met Aug. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE

Chair Bill Hawley convened a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees (Board) on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wedekemper Board Room on the Kaskaskia College (College) main campus. Trustees present at the meeting in person were Jim Beasley, Craig Finke, Bill Hawley, Bryan Holthaus, Louis Kalert, Linda Stover, Laura Wedekemper, and Student Trustee Connor Wademan.

Kevin Noll, Legal Counsel from Robbins Schwartz attended the meeting in person.

College staff members attending in person were George Evans, Marcus Abston, James Anderson, Joe Basch, Levi Cross, Cary Day, Christena Elliott, Joy Fitts, Steven Foutch, Brian Hancock, Sara Hanks, Mike Hargis, Chris Holloway, Mitch Koester, George Kriss, Traci Masau, Brittani Miller, Julie Obermark, Karol Potter, Shawn Richards, Craig Roper, Scott Steward, Nathan Wilkins, Nathan Young, and Amy Zanton.

Media attending in person was Steven Stilt from WJBD radio.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chair Hawley led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECOGNITION

President Evans welcomed everyone and introduced new employees Marcus Abston - Assistant Professor of Biology; James Anderson - Director of Institutional Effectiveness; Nathan Young - Assistant Professor of Theatre & Communications; and Brittani Miller - English Transition Success Coach.

President Evans also recognized Kaskaskia College coaches Joe Basch, Brian Hancock, Mike Hargis, Mitch Koester, Perry Michael, and Kim Rahar who attended the meeting in support of the new Gymnasium.

Chris Robards of Poettker Construction was also present at the meeting.

PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

Sara Hanks presented the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

PUBLIC COMMENT

On behalf of College faculty, Nathan Wilkins thanked the Board for the additional day off in celebration of the exceptional results received on the Higher Learning Commission report.

Approved 09/23/24

CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the Consent Agenda included

July 22, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes

July 16, 2024, Community Meeting – Greenville Education Center

July 23, 2024, Community Meeting – Trenton Education Center

July 25, 2024, Community Meeting – Vandalia Education Center

Ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for June 2024 which includes travel reimbursements for board members and College employees if any requested reimbursement exceeds maximum allowable costs, Treasurer Report, Budget Report, Personnel Report, Kaskaskia College Foundation Report, and Kaskaskia College Friends of Fine Arts Report. Administrative Reports include the Executive Services Report, Administrative Services Report, Institutional Support and Technology Services Report, Instructional Services Report, and Student Services Report.

Motion by Jim Beasley to approve the consent agenda.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to enter Closed Session in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Section 2(c) of the Act, the specific reason for conducting an executive session meeting is as follows:

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor

in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved and the meeting entered closed session at 6:59 p.m.

Approved 09/23/24

Motion by Jim Beasley to end closed session and resume open session.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved and closed session ended, and open session resumed at 7:25 p.m.

APPROVAL OF PRESIDENT’S CONTRACT FOR FY2025-FY2028

Motion by Linda Stover to approve the FY2025-FY2028 contract for President George Evans.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-38

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF A FANUC MECHANICAL ROBOT (100% FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS GRANT FUNDING)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the purchase of a FANUC mechanical robot from Aidex Educational Systems of Rossville, IN in the amount of $39,450.00.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-39

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING LEARNING SYSTEMS (100% TITLE III GRANT FUNDING)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the purchase of portable PLC troubleshooting learning systems from Moss Enterprises of Jeffersonville, IN in the amount of $28,490.00.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

Approved 09/23/24

RESOLUTION 24-40

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE MICROSOFT CAMPUS LICENSE AGREEMENT (100% INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the renewal of the Microsoft Campus License Agreement, from CDWG, of Chicago, IL in an amount of $27,105.53.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

RESOLUTION 24-41

RESOLUTION TO AWARD BIDS FOR GYMNASIUM ADDITION PROJECT [BOND; PROTECTION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (FUND 13); LIABILITY, PROTECTION AND SETTLEMENT FUNDS (FUND 12); LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS; AND WORKING CASH FUNDS (FUND 17)]

Motion by Laura Wedekemper to award the base bid and approved alternates for the Gymnasium Addition Project for the following packages:

• Bid Package No. 1 to Holland General Contractors of Swansea, IL in the amount of $2,119,500.00.

• Bid Package No. 2 to Litteken Construction of Breese, IL in the amount of $897,800.00.

• Bid Package No. 3 to MidAmerica Precast of Fulton, MO in the amount of $858,475.00.

• Bid Package No. 4 to Gass Masonry of Freeburg, IL in the amount of $673,305.00.

• Bid Package No. 5 to Federal Steel & Erection Co. of East Alton, IL in the amount of $909,800.00.

• Bid Package No. 6 to Joiner Sheet Metal of Highland, IL in the amount of $614,700.00.

• Bid Package No. 7 to Von Last Operating of Swansea, IL in the amount of $405,823.00.

• Bid Package No. 8 to L&K Fire Protection of Marion, IL in the amount of $99,700.00.

• Bid Package No. 9 to Industrial Mechanical Contractors of Centralia, IL in the amount of $331,000.00.

• Bid Package No. 10 to Industrial Mechanical Contractors of Centralia, IL in the amount of $1,180,700.00.

• Bid Package No. 11 to Clinton Electric of Ina, IL in the amount of $948,628.00.

• Bid Package No. 12 to 618 Civil Contracting of Centralia, IL in the amount of $760,800.00.

The total amount of the bid packages indicated above is $9,800,231.00.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

Approved 09/23/24

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN (REPLACEMENT POSITION)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the hire of Christopher Hottes as the Audio-Visual Technician, with a tentative effective start date of September 16, 2024, at an annual salary of $40,000.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS TECHNICIAN (REPLACEMENT POSITION)

Motion by Bryan Holthaus to employ Cameron Meredith as a Buildings and Grounds Technician at a rate of $16.08 per hour with a tentative start date of September 16, 2024.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION CENTERS Motion by Linda Stover to accept the retirement of Cheryl Boehne as Regional Director of Education Centers effective December 31, 2024.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER TEACHER Motion by Bryan Holthaus to approve the employment of Alaina Kohnen as Child Care Teacher effective upon approval by the Board of Trustees, completion of the DCFS background check, and verification of qualifications at a rate of $18.23 an hour.

Roll call:

Jim Beasley yes         Louis Kalert yes

Craig Finke yes          Linda Stover yes

Bill Hawley yes           Laura Wedekemper yes

Bryan Holthaus yes    Connor Wademan yes

Motion was approved.

FIRST READING – NEW CAMPUS PRIVACY POLICY 2.4007

First Reading only.

FIRST READING – NEW APPLICATION PRIVACY POLICY 2.4005

First Reading only.

FIRST READING – REVISED INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY 2.4000 First Reading only.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Approval of Contractor for Storage Shelter (100% Community Project Funding/Congressional Directed Spending Grant)

B. Resolution to Establish the Dollar Limit Threshold for the Requirement of a Performance Bond

C. Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Workstations and Storage Cabinets for the Automotive Technology Lab

D. Approval of Employment of Instructional Services Precision Agriculture Facilitator

E. Resolution for Adoption of the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

F. Resolution to Approve Contractor for Parking Lot Repairs

TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS AND REPORTS

STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT

Student Trustee Connor Wademan presented an oral report to the Board which summarized the following:

• The Industrial Trades Open House was held at the Crisp Technology Center on August 1, 2024. Occupations in industrial technologies, welding, HVAC, and construction/carpentry were highlighted.

• The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Pinning was held on July 24, 2024. Student Trustee Wademan greeted attendees as a representative of the Board of Trustees.

• The Dental Pinning was held on July 25, 2024.

• The first day for Fall 2024 semester is August 19, 2024.

• New Student Orientation was held during the first two weeks of August. Two new student ambassadors were trained.

• The last day to drop an 8-week class with full refund is August 23, 2024.

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and THE618 teamed up for a night of worship in the Jane Knight Auditorium on August 25, 2024.

• The first Phi Theta Kappa meeting was held today – August 26, 2024.

• Quad Day is scheduled for August 27, 2024. Clubs and organizations will be set up to promote their activities for the year. Lunch and games will be provided for students and staff.

• The last day to drop a 16-week class with full refund is August 30, 2024.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

• The Kaskaskia College Foundation Winter Gala will be held November 16, 2024. The event will have a casino theme. To purchase tickets, contact Michael Christensen.

Approved 09/23/24

• President Evans thanked the Athletic Director, coaches, and everyone else who have spent the last year and half planning the new Gymnasium.

• President Evans expressed his appreciation to the Board for their trust in him and the honor of continuing to serve the College in the role of President for the next four years.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Jim Beasley to adjourn. All members voted yes by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

https://www.kaskaskia.edu/media/web-assets/documents/board-minutes-amp-agendas/august/08-26-24-APPROVED-Minutes-w-Resolutions.pdf